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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1961

Page

3

Winter Weather Summary and Local Notices From March Day

The Daily Record reports cold temperatures and scattered rain totals for March with highs near the 50s in the northeast and 60s in the southwest. It includes senate reapportionment notes, state finance discussions, and a long list of marriages, births, and probate judgments with several local obituaries and service notices across towns such as Decorah and Iowa City.

Bismarck Detroit Phoenix Iami i Seattle

Traffic and court notices from Mason City area

A compact county page lists multiple infractions with fines including speeding and loss of control. See names such as Linda Helbig James Bower Ronald Ard Jeannette Haymond John Bellama Armand Klus David McGee and Raymond Witherell among others. Civil suits filed include Valenta Co. versus Ed Siders Marion and Brown versus Shirley Mae Morrow.

Linda Helbig James E. Bower 4Th St Ronald Ard Higley Ave Jeannette Haymond 20Th Ave John Bellama 1St Ave Armand Klus David A. McGee Mason City Arthur C. Briggs Iowa City Melvin Albrecht Bay Port Mich William Thomas West Branch John Sebetka 2Nd St. NW Freda F. Wims 20Th St. Dr Villa Lee Terrace Hill Dr Ronald Stuckey 1St Ave. NE Raymond Martin Des Moines Raymond D. Witherell O Ave Ronald D. Lawson 24Th Ave. NW Jim Lippert 2Nd Ave Daniel Manning Mt. Vernon Rd Rudolph Butters 11Th St. NE David Jarvis Coe College Valenta and Co Ed Siders Marion

G O P Okays Sales Tax Hike If Budget Gap Grows

Iowa lawmakers consider a 2 percent sales tax increase as a preferred method to raise funds for state operations over the next two years. Reports from the statehouse say Republican senators tentatively agree only if additional revenue is needed for major appropriations. After a long caucus Sen J Kendall Lynes said the group discussed the budget.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Senate G.O.P Sen. J. Kendall Lynes Plainfield

Cars Must Have New Licenses by Thursday

Cedar Rapids motorists were warned that the grace period for 1961 license plates ends Wednesday. Police Chief Lester Wood said that as of the 16th any car with 1960 plates will be in violation and subject to a fine for an invalid registration.

Lester Woodward Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids Adjustment Board Grants Three Zone Requests

The Cedar Rapids board of adjustment granted three building code waivers on Monday. Dr Glenn F Clark was allowed to extend the front setback to remove a porch and add an office. Emil Bechcka received permission to add to the side yard with an 84 foot setback, four feet short of the rule. David R Lubben won partial relief for parking for a 16 unit apartment at 1220 Fourth Ave SE needing seven spaces instead of twelve. Denied were H S Dougherty for a large sign and withdrawn were Meek for a shorter side yard and Nassif for rear extension to the property line.

Cedar Rapids Board of Adjustment Glenn F. Clark Twenty-ninth St Emil Bechcka Third St David R. Lubben Third Ave Fourth Ave H. S. Dougherty First Ave Joe Meek James Nassif Eighth Ave

Rebels Claimed 80 Percent Liquidated in Escambray

Havana based Revolucion reports government forces have killed over 80 percent of rebels in the Escambray mountains with 39 rebels killed and 381 captured while 6 militiamen were killed in combat and 22 in accidents. The article notes Castro’s huge forces, estimates rebel strength, and accuses authorities of faking statistics by dressing prisoners in uniforms for impres­sions.

Havana Escambray Mountains Revolucion Escam‘brays Alejandro Lina Castro

Tax Exemption Bill Clears Senate Vote 44 to 5

DES MOINES Iowa senate approved a bill exempting interest bearing savings accounts and other deposits in banks from the six mill moneys and credits tax. The one mill levy remains to fund Korean war bonus bonds until paid, then ends. The measure now goes to the house.

Des Moines UPI Iowa Senate Hhouse

Soviet geologist survives 1000 foot helicopter fall

Tass reports a Soviet geological expedition member fell about 1000 feet from a helicopter into a deep snowbank and was unhurt. The claim was transmitted from London on Tuesday by the Soviet agency.

London Tass

U S Ready To Offer Basis Of Test Ban Pact

President Kennedy said the United States is ready to present nuclear test ban proposals to the Soviet Union that could form a basis for a treaty fair to all contracting parties. He hopes the proposals will be accepted and talks proceed quickly toward the first international arms control agreement in the Nuclear Age. Kennedy spoke after meeting Special Ambassador Arthur Dean who heads to Geneva for resumed talks on March 21.

Washington Kennedy U.S Russia Arthur Dean Geneva

Death of Niels F. Faaborg at Cedar Rapids

Niels F. Faaborg 71, longtime Collins Radio Co. employee, died after a brief illness in a hospital. Born February 3 1892 in Cedar Rapids he was married to Gladys Davis since 1913. Survived by wife two daughters five sons two sisters and thirteen grandchildren. Services set for 1 30 Thursday at Turner chapel with calling hours at the chapel.

Niels F. Faaborg 43Rd Street Mt. Vernon Rd Collins Radio Co Cedar Rapids Gladys Davis Arthur Bruns Ortonville Minn George Morrison New Lenox Ill Niels N Cole Camp Herbert Robert Jim Lynn Walter Appelgren Fair Oaks Calif Haddvig McFaddin Turner Chapel

Man Injured by His Own Driverless Car in Driveway

Lawrence Talbott, 67, of 2043 Linnbird SE, suffered a broken pelvis and fractured hips with multiple abrasions when his driverless car rolled over him in a sloped driveway. He was taken to St Luke’s hospital in fair condition after witnesses said the car began to roll backward as he walked behind it and was dragged about 20 feet. Neighbors helped lift the rear of the car while rescuers worked to free him.

Lawrence Talbott Linnbird Talbott St. Luke’s Hospital Oes

Flynn Named National Chairman of American Communist Party

Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, age 70, elected national chairman of the American Communist Party after Eugene Dennis’s death on January 31. Her succession was announced on Monday, marking a notable leadership change for the party once linked to conspiracy charges.

New York Elizabeth Gurley Flynn American Communist Party Miss Flynn

Unemployment Benefits Dip as Jobless Rate Remains High

The weekly benefit claimant count fell by a tiny amount for the week ending February 25, marking the first decline since October. About 3.408 million people, or 8.4 percent of insured workers, were idle. The seasonally adjusted rate stood at 6.8 percent, not far from January or December but well above the 4.8 percent a year earlier. Extended unemployment rose by 1.624 million in February, with two of every five unemployed last month being family breadwinners.

Wolfbein

Funeral service for Mrs Wesley Janeba Wednesday at 2

Funeral home will host the service for Miller Mrs Wesley Janeba on Wednesday at 2 conducted by Rev John K Moore. Burial will be at Czech National Cemetery.

Miller Wesley Janeba John K. Moore

Aga Khan Visits Kennedy at White House Discusses Morals

The Aga Khan, leader of 20 million Ismaili Muslims, met President Kennedy at the White House to discuss areas of moral interest. He said the topics pertain to Ismaili communities in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. He noted a prior meeting with Kennedy in Paris five to six years ago.

Washington Aga Khan Kennedy White House Africa Asia Middle East Paris

Phi Kappa Phi Elects Five Seniors at Coe College

Five seniors from Coe College have been elected to Phi Kappa Phi. Fay Hasler Holm Marilyn Martin Smith Judy Sims Canon Robert Eby Shaw and Marge Berni will be initiated April 25 in the Coe library staff room. Dr William Murray of Coe College and Iowa State University will speak at the annual banquet at the Ox Yoke Inn in Amana that evening.

Cee College Phi Kappa Phi Fay Hasler Holm Marilyn Martin Smith Judy Sims Canon Cedar Rapids Robert Eby Shaw Oelwein Marge Berni Chicago Coe William Murray Coe College Iowa State University Ox Yoke Inn Amana

Milwaukee Railroad Names Data Manager

John D Feiereisen Jr named regional data manager for the Milwaukee railroad in Cedar Rapids He began with the railroad in November 1937 as a messenger boy and has served as assistant agent at Cedar Rapids Chicago Heights and Milwaukee He has returned to Cedar Rapids with his wife and two daughters Joyce and Sandra at 125 Wilson Ave SW

John D. Feiereisen, Jr Milwaukee Railroad Cedar Rapids Feiereisen Railroad Chicago Heights Milwaukee Joyce Sandra Wilson Ave

Reapportionment clash over Shaff plan discussed

Iowa lawmakers debate the Shaff plan to redraw districts with a 58 member senate and 99 member house, claim it shifts population weight. Ely warns Iowa would rank near top in senate size while critics call the plan a “travesty” and question liquor by the drink implications.

Senate House Iowa Illinois New York Minnesota Ely Ilowa Cluever Ber Vermont Cedar Rapids Dewey E. Goode Bloomfield Richard Stephens Ainsworth Rep. Duffy

Like Magic Ad Promotes 1954 Ventise Car Sale

A Want Ad Week promotion runs March 12 to 19 offering a 1954 4-door Ventise seen by Meade and Candden Skelly. An ad spanning three lines costs $2.79 for four consecutive days, with a savings of 57 cents. Dial EM 2-1121 to inquire.

Meade Reasonable Candden Skelly Oakland Want

Khrushchev cites scientists moved to virgin lands for work

Premier Khrushchev said several Soviet scientists were fired from major cities and sent to the virgin lands region. He quoted them saying conditions for research there were better and that they preferred to stay. He spoke during a Siberia visit and criticized the anti party group of 1957.

Georgi Malenkov V. M. Molotov Khrushchev Moscow Virgin Lands Siberia

Kennedy Names Three for Jobs

Washington AP President Kennedy on Tuesday named U Alexis Johnson ambassador to Thailand as deputy undersecretary of state for political affairs. He also chose Walter McConaughy ambassador to Korea as assistant secretary for Far Eastern affairs. Gerald Brown will join the National Labor Relations Board, succeeding Joseph Jenkins who has resigned. Brown, 46, has served since 1947 as NLRB regional director in San Francisco after joining the agency in 1942 as a field examiner in Atlanta.

Washington Kennedy U. Alexis Johnson Thailand Walter McConaughy Korea Gerald Brown National Labor Relations Board NLRB San Francisco Brown Joseph Jenkins Atlanta

Actress and driver injuries after Las Vegas visit crash near California desert

Actress Miss Lee and Ja Copetti were in Las Vegas to discuss film work when their station wagon lost a tire in a downgrade stretch of two lane desert highway about 150 miles northeast of Hollywood. Cavara said the tire broke and the car veered off the road at about 70 mph.

Los Angeles Las Vegas Lee Jacopetti Rome California Hollywood Cavara

London clinic ends Elizabeth Taylor recovery bulletins

The London clinic will issue no more bulletins on Elizabeth Taylor's progress from pneumonia, marking a change in updates on the actress's health status.

London Elizabeth Taylor

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Daily Record Ivon C. R. Weather Municipal Osee Legislature LeRoy Chalupa Pleasant Plain St. Luke's Leo Bissell Clint Howell Chandler St Gordon Jackson 5Th St. NW LeRoy Brown Texas Ave. NE Joe Morgan 10Th St. SE Ted Ehrenfried 27Th St. NW William Condran Daniels St. NE Marvin Brodersen Coggan David Arnold Heath St. NW Ronald Spina Islave Wayne Hammel Harold Dr. SE Donald Debe Lester L. Webber Mary R. Knapp Kenneth L. Moss Kansas City Marlene J. White St. Joseph Douglas Peeples Kathy Shaffer Frederick A. Lindner Carolynn Heitshusen Barbara J. Schultz Ha K. Schultz Alberta N. Barkdoll Donald D. Barkdoll Janice L. Parsons Ronald L. Parsons Dorothy Joerger 30Th St. SE Arbell E Marjorie Stimson University Hospitals Walter W Alice Wittrup the Killian Co Donald Jayne Palo Paul Myers Gerald C. Pettit Hubbard Ave Vorel’s Frozen Foods James Jarras 9Th St. SW Admiral Finance Co Leslie N. Bedell Catherine Bedell Pyle Amy Semerroth Coletta McKinley W. McClure Casino Tavern Robert Wolverton B. D. Fenchel Wayne McVay W. H. Mellerup Robert Gilmore Peoples Bank and Trust Co. i Cyrus L. Joslin Peoples Bank Donald E. l Donna Mae McAtee Leslie B. and Onalee Uniiedt Baker Manufacturing Co Raymond Bachman L. J. Dennis and Son Donald Donna McAtee General Tire Service Robert Benson Decorah Austin B. Luros Big Canoe Lutheran Church Olson Fjelstul Marie Pauls Zion Evangelical Reformed Church Chapman’s Clarence Jennie Henderson McGovern’s Carmi Worner Cathout S. Stanwood—Harry R. Kiahn Presbyterian Church Oclwein C. L Peg” Oshel Sacred Heart Church Brant’s Center Point David W. Thomas Layton Thomas Murdoch's Oxford Junction Robert Coker Hayden’s Toledo Neal Robert Cooper Ralph Cooper Henderson’s Arlene D Leonard A. Sines E Ave Larry D. Brown Shirley Mae Freddie L. Morrow James H. Machen Paul Monahan-Stewart Funeral Home First Avenue WM. J. Stewart Adjustment Board Jack G. Burke H Ave Cuba Niels Faaborg C.R Elizabeth Flynn Red John M. Ely Dubuque Duffy Polk County Paul M. Walter Runion George P. Rapson Cherokee Rep. Ely Xerxes Xavier Xenophor Zodiac Privacy Beatty-Bearle Third Avenue Empire Ernest Baker Turner’s John B. Turner SON Tet Ee Hinterland John E. Lapes 3Rd Ave Murdoch Funeral Homes Murdoch Walker the Order
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